MSC Aries crew gets gradually released
Iran has initiated the release of the crew of the Portuguese-flagged ship MSC Aries, which was seized by Iran's Revolutionary Guards in the Strait of Hormuz on April 13.
Read moreIran has initiated the release of the crew of the Portuguese-flagged ship MSC Aries, which was seized by Iran's Revolutionary Guards in the Strait of Hormuz on April 13.
Read moreIranian media reported that the foreign minister stated that the crew of a Portuguese-flagged vessel seized and connected to Israel have been given consular access and are likely to be released, Reuters highlights.
Read moreAccording to Bloomberg, the U.S. House approved new sanctions targeting Iran's oil sector as part of a foreign aid package, advancing the measure towards likely passage in the Senate within days.
Read moreUKMTO (United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations) has released a statement to inform of increased unmanned aircraft activity in the Arabian Gulf and Western Indian Ocean.
Read moreAccording to International news, US and UK have imposed sanctions on Iran in response to its drone attack on Israel.
Read moreSixteen maritime industry associations and social partners (ASA, BIMCO, CLIA, ECSA, INTERCARGO, INTERMANAGER, INTERTANKO, IAPH, ICS, IFSMA, IMCA, IMEC, IPTA, ITF, FONASBA and WSC) have co-signed a letter calling for all member states to be formally reminded of their responsibilities under international law, and ask for the release the seafarers and to protect the safe transit of ships.
Read moreShipping company MSC announced that the 25 crew members of the MSC Aries, seized by Iran on April 13, are confirmed to be safe, Reuters reports.
Read moreThe container ship MSC Aries was seized by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz on April 13 for "violating maritime laws," according to Iran's foreign ministry, Reuters reports.
Read moreThe seizure of container ship MSC Aries by Iranian Revolutionary Guards in the Strait of Hormuz, on April 13, poses a major issue for the maritime industry, as it threatens to further jeopardize trade lanes in the Middle East.
Read moreIran has the capability to close the vital Strait of Hormuz but currently has no intention to do so, according to Alireza Tangsiri, the commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) naval forces.
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